Emery County, Utah, Eastern Part
The dominant drainage class is Well drained and the dominant hydrologic group is D (very slow infiltration, high runoff). This report summarizes the major soil map units across the survey area to help you understand what to expect when buying, building, or gardening in Emery County, Utah, Eastern Part.
| Soil Map Unit | Acres | Drainage | Hydro Group | Dwellings | Septic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Digital Data Available | 362K | Not rated | Not rated | ||
| Monue-Bluechief families complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes | 101K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Moffat family-Sheppard family-Typic Haplogypsids complex, 1 to 4 percent slopes | 77K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Rock outcrop-Lazear family-Pacon family complex, 2 to 35 percent slopes | 56K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Rock outcrop-Hideout family-Cheeta family, extremely stony association, 5 to 70 percent slopes | 46K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Winsor family-Mussentuchit family-Badland, gypsum complex, 5 to 50 percent slopes | 39K | Well drained | Very limited | Very limited | |
| Rock outcrop-Hideout family association, 5 to 70 percent slopes | 28K | D | Not rated | Not rated | |
| Moenkopie family-Rock outcrop-Moffat family complex, 3 to 20 percent slopes | 28K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Pacon, very stony-Grassytrail-Kitipes families association, 2 to 40 percent slopes | 26K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Goblin family-Badland, gypsum-Mussentuchit family complex, 5 to 50 percent slopes | 26K | Well drained | Very limited | Very limited | |
| Strych family, extremely stony-Rock outcrop-Hostage family, very bouldery complex, 15 to 70 percent slopes | 26K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Remorris family-Polychrome family-Rock outcrop complex, 0 to 30 percent slopes | 25K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Neveset-Lazear-Grassytrail families complex, 2 to 35 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Moffat-Moenkopie families complex, 0 to 5 percent slopes | 23K | Well drained | A | Not limited | Not limited |
| Lithic Ustic Haplocambids, extremely stony-Rock outcrop-Pacon family, very stony complex, 20 to 60 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Rock outcrop-Arches family-Trook family complex, 2 to 20 percent slopes | 21K | Well drained | D | Not rated | Not rated |
| Gladel family-Rock outcrop complex, 2 to 33 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Daklos family, very bouldery-Lithic Ustic Haplocambids, extremely stony complex, 0 to 35 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Casmos-Peagre-Cadrina families complex, 2 to 35 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
| Drymesa family, extremely stony-Lithic Ustic Haplocalcids, very stony-Rock outcrop complex, 0 to 50 percent slopes | 19K | Well drained | D | Very limited | Very limited |
What This Means
Building & Foundations
About 33% of soils have significant building limitations, while the rest are generally suitable. Check specific sites carefully — conditions vary across the area.
Septic Systems
About 33% of soils have significant septic limitations, while others are more suitable. A perc test is essential — conditions vary across the area.
Gardening & Agriculture
Well-drained soils on sloped terrain — good for most plants but watch for erosion. Terracing, contour planting, and mulching help retain moisture and topsoil. Drip irrigation is more effective than sprinklers on slopes.